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Khushi Talluru, a freshman at Lakewood Ranch High School, can't wait to learn from medical workshops and screenwriting workshops at Disney Dreamers Academy.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • February 7, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High student accepted in Disney Dreamers Academy

Khushi Talluru, a freshman, will pursue her dream of becoming a doctor with the help of Disney Dreamers Academy.

  • East County
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 7, 2022
Longboat Key hosts first Festival of the Arts

The Chamber of Commerce put the two-day art show together with Howard Alan Events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Palm Aire Women's Club member Lesa Hartigan walks the runaway during the Mission Possible fashion show.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • February 6, 2022
Fashion mission accomplished at Palm Aire Country Club in Sarasota

The Palm Aire Women's Club of Sarasota shows its style with fashion fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood
  • February 6, 2022
Six inducted into Sarasota's Circus Ring of Fame

2022 ceremony moves under the big top to welcome half-dozen including Nik Wallenda.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bello Nick brings a combination of comedy and stunts to his act. Photo courtesy of Circus Arts Conservatory.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • February 6, 2022
Circus Sarasota returns to Nathan Benderson Park for live performances

Nine international circus acts will perform under the Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

  • East County
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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 5, 2022
2022 Palm Ball brings color to Bay Preserve

The annual event brought splashes of color to the conservation space on Feb. 5.

  • Black Tie
Alan Rose and Marcia Norris
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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 5, 2022
Catholic Charities Ball returns to Ritz Carlton

The event returned to the Ritz ballroom on Feb. 5.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 5, 2022
Vow renewals headline Fresh Fridays

Love was in the air on Feb. 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hayden Buckley earned his PGA Tour card in part because of his win at the 2021 LECOM Suncoast Classic. Buckley said he still watches video of the winning putt each time he gets on a plane.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 5, 2022
Hayden Buckley reflects on journey from Suncoast Classic win in Lakewood Ranch to PGA Tour

Hayden Buckley was a late qualifier for the 2021 LECOM Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch, but his win propelled him to the PGA Tour.

  • East County
  • Sports
Father John Bociu stands in front of the icons at the entrance to the altar at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 5, 2022
Greek Festival in Sarasota puts Byzantine-style art on display with church tour

Festival offers chance to view Byzantine-style with a tour of the St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church of Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Blake Fussell
  • February 4, 2022
Mike Cosentino files to run against Brody for County Commission seat

Mike Cosentino will meet Hagen Brody in the Democratic Primary Election in August for the County Commission's District 2 seat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Peter Wish
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 4, 2022
Book Talk, Mayor Erik Arroyo visit Selby Library

The first speaker was Peter Wish, an author whose strategy Arroyo used in his campaign.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 4, 2022
The Paradise Center hosts FitFest on Longboat Key

Attendees could try bite-sized bits of seven different exercise classes.

  • Longboat Key
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Fernando and Betsy Traba are poised to play as part of the Sarasota Orchestra's "Be Mine" program.
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • February 4, 2022
Trabas build life out of love for music and each other

Forget love at first sight. For Sarasota Orchestra couple Betsy and Fernando Traba, it was more like love at first sound.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 4, 2022
All Angels hosts secondhand art gallery on Longboat Key

The church is hosting its New to You sale for the second year in a row, with a big response from the community.

  • Longboat Key
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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
  • December 22, 2025
Longboat's Hope Seeds nears 10 years of giving back
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Andrew Carrillo poses for a photo on Dec. 16 at Out-of-Door Academy. He's been the go-to guy on attack for the Thunder throughout their 2025-26 season.
  • December 22, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Andrew Carrillo
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Manatee County commissioners approve reducing speed limits throughout the county.
  • December 22, 2025
Speed limits reduced on nine roads in Manatee County
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The library will be constructed on the light green area depicted on this map within Longboat Key's Town Center Green. The entire library would be around 11,230 square feet with the possible enhancements.
  • December 22, 2025
Buchanan's $1 million donation formally accepted for library
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Sarasota students share Christmas wishes in letters to Santa
  • December 22, 2025
Sarasota students share Christmas wishes in letters to Santa

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